Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister Michael Creed meets with delegates Photo: Gerry Mooney Beef farmers Michael Mulligan, Pat Cosgrove, Eddie Heslin and Kevin Brady all from Ballyjamesduff Cavan protesting on Merrion Square. Protesting farmers have raised a number of issues, which included the comments made by Michael Creed in the Dail yesterday. While several TDs expressed support for the protesting farmers, Mr Creed said “we are grappling with very difficult issues”. Earlier this morning Mr Creed held an impromptu meeting with some farmers at the blockade at around 7.30am. A Garda spokesperson said: "Kevin Street, Cuffe Street, Kildare Street, Merrion Square South, Dawson Street, Merrion Row" were closed until further notice.

Source: Irish Independent November 27, 2019 10:08 UTC